Char Dham Yatra 2024: Dates, Registration, Documents, and More!

Sri Kedarnath Dham’s gateway will open two days early, on May 10, at 7 AM, while Sri Badrinath Dham’s portals will open on May 12, at 6 AM. It is expected that pilgrims from all around the nation would congregate at this hallowed location to conduct rituals and ask for blessings.

For devotees all around the country, the Char Dham Yatra—a respected pilgrimage that includes the sacred temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri has great spiritual importance. The Uttarakhand government mandates registration for pilgrims to ensure an easy and planned journey.

The gates of Shri Gangotri Dham will open on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya. The holy river Ganga flows at this holy location, and its 20-foot-tall temple has intricate designs on white granite. Situated in the state’s highest reaches within the majestic Himalayas covered in snow, Gangotri experiences an abundance of snowfall from December to March.

Hinduism attaches great spiritual value to the Char Dham Yatra, which is the journey to the four sacred Hindu sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The traditional travel season for this route is April/May through October/November, depending on the weather. Millions of people visit these Himalayan temples every year, however, during the winter months the gates remain closed because of the severe snowfall.

Thousands of followers go out on this difficult path each year in search of divine blessings and spiritual purification. The Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee chairman, Ajendra Ajay, has stated that sufficient funds would be set aside in the next budget for passenger amenities to serve even more pilgrims this year.

Registration is already open for Badrinath, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dhams; registration for Yamunotri Dhams will open upon the official announcement of their door openings. Those who are devoted can register via the official website, www.registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in, via the phone at 01351364, or by typing in the word “yatra” on WhatsApp at 8394833833.

Char Dham Yatra 2024 Opening Dates

Char Dham Yatra 2024 Online Registration Process

• Click “Register/Login” on the official website to begin the registration procedure.
• Name, address, phone number, and other required information should be entered into the registration form.
• Use the OTP that was sent to your registered email address and cellphone number to confirm your registration.
• To access the dashboard, login with the credentials that were provided.
• Give information about the people who will be travelling with you and the schedule, including the dates and locations of the stops.
• Upload scanned copies of authorized identification documents.
• Get an SMS on the registered mobile phone with a URN (unique registration number) confirmation.
• Download the registration letter for the Char Dham Yatra to use as documentation while travelling. 

Char Dham Yatra 2024 Offline Registration Process

• Visit the official offline registration offices located along the Char Dham Yatra route.
• Provide the required information on the registration form, together with Xerox copies of your authorized ID documents.
• Get a confirmation card or slip as proof of your registration.